Syrniki (Cottage Cheese Kotlety)

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 1
A sweet and savory Russian breakfast favorite
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb dry curd cottage cheese ( hoop type )
2 eggs , well beaten
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 -3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind , grated
3 -4 tablespoons flour
1 dash salt
cinnamon
sour cream ( for serving over Syrniki )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
320
Sugar
12g
Fat
18g
Syrniki is a traditional Russian breakfast food that consists of small, pancake-like patties made from dry curd cottage cheese, eggs, and flour. The sweet and savory flavors of this dish make it a perfect start to the day, especially when topped with a dollop of cool sour cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. While this recipe calls for dry curd cottage cheese, you can easily substitute regular cottage cheese instead. You can also play around with the flavors of the dish by adding different spices or fruits to the mixture before cooking.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together cottage cheese, beaten eggs, sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon rind, flour, and salt.
2.Form small patties with the mixture, roughly the size of your palm.
3.Heat up butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, for about 3-4 minutes per side.
4.Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

PROS

High in protein, a good source of calcium and vitamin D, can be easily customized to accommodate different flavor preferences.

CONS

Can be high in calories depending on serving size and toppings used, can be difficult to cook evenly without using the right techniques.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cottage cheese is a great source of protein, which helps build and repair muscles, and is also high in calcium and vitamin D, which is important for healthy bones. The lemon juice and rind add a boost of vitamin C, which can help strengthen the immune system.

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